Sustainable Lawn Care
What does it mean to have an organic lawn? How does that compare with reduced risk turf management? Can you have a beautiful lawn and reduce the amount of inputs like fertilizers and pesticides? In this program we will cover specific strategies to improve your lawn’s health while reducing the risk to the environment. This event is in-person and will not be recorded.
September 20, 2023 – 10am and 6pm, Marathon County Public Library – Wausau Branch. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/k1h6h9 for the 10am program. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/htcj20 for the 6pm program. Contact janell.wehr@wisc.edu with any questions. Free program.
Bring Them Inside
As the nightly temperatures turn cold, it is time to bring our plants inside for the season. The transition indoors can be very stressful on plants. In this program, we will cover considerations to help reduce the stress, including light, fertilizer, pests, and watering. This event is in-person and will not be recorded.
September 20, 2023 – 1pm, Woodson YMCA-The Landing. Call 715-841-1855 to register, for folks 55+. Free to members, $15 for non-members.
Join the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners’ 21st Annual Garden Walk
Join us to experience six unique and gorgeous gardens!
Friday July 28, 1-7pm and Saturday July 29 9-3pm. One ticket for all six gardens.
Tickets available at UW Extension Office at 212 River Drive Suite 3, Wausau , Clearview Garden Center at 6416 Schofield Ave, Weston and at any of the Garden Walk locations on July 28 & 29.
Follow the link to the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Association website for details of featured gardens! Or find them at NCWMGA.org. See you there!
Choosing Herbaceous Ornamentals
Ornamental plants add enjoyment and therapeutic benefits to our lives, but they require proper care to perform their best. In this class, you’ll learn about growing annuals for specific purposes, selecting perennials, and general perennial maintenance. This event is in-person and will not be recorded.
August 16, 2023 – 10am and 6pm, Marathon County Public Library – Wausau Branch. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/65f8dr for the 10am program. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/35215 for the 6pm program. Contact janell.wehr@wisc.edu with any questions. Free program.
Sustainable Lawn Care
What does it mean to have an organic lawn? How does that compare with reduced risk turf management? Can you have a beautiful lawn and reduce the amount of inputs like fertilizers and pesticides? In this program we will cover specific strategies to improve your lawn’s health while reducing the risk to the environment. This event is in-person and will not be recorded.
August 16, 2023 – 1pm, Woodson YMCA-The Landing. Call 715-841-1855 to register, for folks 55+. Free to members, $15 for non-members.
For other upcoming events and learning opportunities within the state, see https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/events/
